EMDR Therapy in Atlanta for the Person Who Holds Everything Together

You’re the strong one. This is your space to put that down.

On the outside, you’re handling life. Showing up. Getting things done. But internally, it’s a different story.

At Healthy Mind, Healthy Heart Counseling & Consulting, we provide EMDR therapy in Atlanta for adults who are tired of carrying stress, anxiety, and emotional pressure alone.

You don’t fall apart, you push through. But lately, it’s been costing you.

The stress doesn’t shut off. You sit in your car trying to calm down before going inside. Or lie in bed replaying the day while your mind won’t slow down.

It’s starting to show up in your patience, your mood, and your relationships. Even when things are quiet, you don’t fully feel at ease.

You’re the one people rely on, but it rarely feels like you have space to exhale.

You’ve probably tried to handle it on your own. Maybe even tried talking to someone. But something still feels unfinished.

What Carrying Everything Starts to Cost

• Constantly feeling on edge
• Stress that follows you home
• Overthinking everything and struggling to relax
• Shutting down or getting irritated quickly
• Pressure from relationships, work, and life
• Anxiety that keeps your mind running
• Feeling emotionally exhausted from always being “on”

A More Focused Way to Start

Some people do not need another weekly session. They need focused time to actually work through what has been sitting underneath the stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion.

We offer EMDR intensives in Atlanta, with extended sessions ranging from 90 minutes to 3 hours for people who are ready for deeper, more efficient change.

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A Group Practice Led by a Black Male EMDR Therapist in Atlanta

At Healthy Mind, Healthy Heart Counseling & Consulting, LLC, you are not being dropped into a random system.

You are working with a team led by a Black male EMDR therapist who understands the pressure of always having to hold it together.

Every therapist in the practice is trained to meet you in that same way. You do not have to over-explain yourself just to feel understood.

We work with adults who are ready for real change, not just getting by.

What Therapy Looks Like Here

We use EMDR therapy in Atlanta, GA to help you work through what you have been carrying so it stops showing up the same way.

We start with what is happening right now. Sitting in your car trying to decompress. Lying in bed while your mind will not slow down. Then we work underneath that.

EMDR helps your brain process what has been stuck so it stops showing up the same way emotionally, mentally, and physically. You stay in control, and we move at a pace that feels right for you.

No cookie-cutter approach. We match you with a therapist on our team who fits what you need and how you move through the world.

Most of the people we work with are used to being the strong one. The reliable one. The one everyone depends on.

This is your space to not have to carry all of that.

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If you are ready to feel more calm, clear, and in control again, schedule a complimentary consultation and take the first step toward feeling like yourself again.

We provide in-person EMDR therapy in Atlanta and virtual therapy across Georgia, Florida, and Virginia.

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Meet Westly Francois, LCSW, Certified EMDR Therapist

I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. Some of the challenges I’ve worked with include trauma/PTSD, behavioral/school problems, ODD, grief, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. With over 10 years of experience, I have specialized training in working with trauma/PTSD and depression.

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Ciera Barney, LCSW

Westly M. Francois, LCSW

Lauren A. Francois, LCSW

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What People Are Saying

"Wes is thoughtful, professional, and easy to connect with. He creates a safe space to work through anxiety, stress, and deeper emotional patterns. His approach with EMDR is both effective and supportive. I highly recommend his work."

Talor Hawkins, MA, LCSW

"Westly Francois is a therapist of great integrity and skill. Having collaborated with him in the training and formation of EMDR therapists, I can attest to his ability to apply his broad knowledge intuitively and with great compassion. Westly is a credit to our profession."

William Brislin, NCC, LMHC, EMDR Trainer and Consultant

"I've had the pleasure of working with Wes through EMDR basic trainings, and he is a warm, knowledgeable, and compassionate clinician. He brings a supportive presence, strong clinical insight, and a genuine care for the people he works with."

Anastasia Bipat, MA, LMHC

EMDR Therapy in Atlanta for High-Functioning Adults Who Hold Everything Together